COMMERCE CITY — It’s fitting that the Seattle Sounders have a video game logo across the front of their jerseys.

The start of Saturday’s MLS Western Conference match at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park looked more fantasy than reality. The Sounders, who have had their way with the Rapids in their brief history, looked like they might run away with it after scoring their fastest goal in franchise history less than two minutes in.

Colorado (7-14-1) didn’t just roll over, as a slumping team might do. Coach Oscar Pareja’s team equalized less than a minute later, but Osvaldo Alonso’s goal in the 65th minute sent the Rapids to their sixth consecutive MLS loss, a 2-1 setback in front of 13,816 fans.

The Rapids’ six-game losing streak — not including their 2-1 international friendly win over Swansea City on Tuesday — matches their longest slump, set during their second season in 1997.

The Sounders improved to 7-1-1 all time against Colorado.

Seattle (9-5-7), which defeated Colorado 1-0 and 2-1 earlier this season at home, worked a set piece to perfection. Mauro Rosales’ corner kick was right on target to all-star hero Eddie Johnson, who headed it home past a helpless Matt Pickens.

The Rapids’ reply was quick too. Veteran midfielder Brian Mullan got free after a Sounders defensive miscue and sent an uncontested cross to Drew Moor, who chipped it back over Seattle goalkeeper Michael Gspurning.

The game-winner for the Sounders, who are part-owned by comedian Drew Carey, came in the 65th minute. Johnson was on the giving end this time, a cross in the box to an unmarked Alonso, whose left-footed finish was his first of the year.

Colorado had opportunities to earn a draw down the stretch, notably on Martin Rivero’s free kick that deflected off the bar and Conor Casey’s 15-yard chance that he didn’t get enough right foot on.

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